Technological Leadership Institute - University of Minnesota

The future belongs to those who plan for it—and we’re here to help.

Join our virtual info session to explore how the Technological Leadership Institute’s master’s programs can help you grow into a confident in a tech-driven world.

📅 Thursday, April 16
⏰ 12:00 PM CST

Hear live from TLI’s top leaders, discover programs designed for career advancement, and get your questions answered in real time.

🔗 Register now and take the next step in your career. https://bit.ly/4cd8Rtv

Meet Mike Jackson.

Mike has more than 20 years of cybersecurity experience under his belt and currently serves as Senior Director at Arctic Wolf, leading a team of hundreds of information security professionals throughout the United States and Canada.

This Wednesday (March 18, 5-8 PM), you can meet Mike, other members of the Arctic Wolf team, and members of the Minnesota cybersecurity community to chat about career opportunities, the industry landscape and its future, and more.

All you have to do is RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPUB18lMCQrzykYiwVA_sX_PU0BXmDdUJ9TQV_y9GvpQ23Tg/viewform

Will we see you on Wednesday?

Whether you’re a seasoned cybersecurity pro or looking to break into the industry, TLI’s latest event is for you.

Join the Arctic Wolf team, TLI alumni, and Minnesota cybersecurity community for a special networking event on Wednesday, March 18 (5-8 PM) at the Arctic Wolf headquarters.

Hosted by Mike Jackson (Arctic Wolf Senior Director), the event will include expert industry insights, updates on current trends and emerging innovations, information on career opportunities, and tips on how technical specialists can reposition a skillset to gain advantage in the growing cybersecurity workforce.

RSVP now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPUB18lMCQrzykYiwVA_sX_PU0BXmDdUJ9TQV_y9GvpQ23Tg/viewform

Calling all cybersecurity professionals and the cybersecurity curious!

You’re invited to join a special networking event hosted by our colleagues at Arctic Wolf.

On Wednesday, March 18 (5-8 PM), join host Mike Jackson (Senior Director at Arctic Wolf) for open networking opportunities, insights into broader trends in the cybersecurity space and career opportunities with the Arctic Wolf team, and practical perspectives from TLI alumni on navigating and building a cybersecurity career.

This is a can’t-miss event for anyone looking to expand their cybersecurity network.

RSVP today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPUB18lMCQrzykYiwVA_sX_PU0BXmDdUJ9TQV_y9GvpQ23Tg/viewform

For Mariam Tahir, the impact of completing TLI’s Management of Technology program was almost immediate.

“As soon as graduation happened, I was promoted to the next level internally within my organization because of MOT,” Tahir says.

In our latest TLI alumni Q&A, Tahir shares her experience in the MOT program, including:

⏺ Why she chose MOT over a traditional MBA
⏺ How the cohort model formed close bonds and fostered rich discussion
⏺ How MOT refined her approach to strategy, leadership, and teamwork
⏺ And more

https://cse.umn.edu/tli/feature-stories/alumni-spotlight-mariam-tahir-mot-24

“The Technological Leadership Institute… what’s that?”

We thought you’d never ask.

Here's everything you need to know about TLI (and how a program can transform your career) in less than 5 minutes:

Tech Leadership at UMN: Technological Leadership Institute Overview Discover leadership and technology excellence at the Technological Leadership Institute (TLI), at the University of Minnesota. Elevate your career with cutti...

Still thinking about grad school or your next career move? Join us for the Technological Leadership Institute Information Session on Tuesday, February 24 at Noon CST.

✔️ Meet program staff & faculty
✔️ Learn about flexible master’s programs & graduate certificates
✔️ Get your admissions questions answered live

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/3Zmi3EK

TLI’s guest lecturers connect the classroom to careers, helping students translate their skills into real-world scenarios.

And sometimes, like in the case of Doug Finley (MOT ‘24), a student catches the bug and returns to the classroom as a guest lecturer themselves.

Read more about the impact of TLI’s guest lecturers and how Doug became one here:

TLI Guest Lectures Showcase a Powerful Learning Loop There’s a lot to be learned in the classroom, but getting an outside perspective is always a good thing. Industry-born insight can shine new light on the concepts and challenges scribbled on almost any whiteboard. At TLI, those rays of real-world input come in two forms: a largely adjunct faculty ...